Chapter Eleven

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Raymond's P.O.V.

Her silence around us, makes me feel bad for what Mariana and I did to her. At first it excited me because I liked to see her nervous and confused.

She was trying to hide the feelings she has feelings for me. She was trying to cover up for her best friend, and also keeping what has been going on between us from Mariana, all at once just because she didn't want to lose her friendship with Mariana.

When I saw her for the first time at the pizza hut, I thought oh she looks normal. At first I thought my mum got to be kidding me when she told me Rose was the prettiest. And I was even shocked when Mariana told me I would love her without me noticing it.

At first I made them aware I had girls who were much prettier to choose from. I had girls who weren't behaving like little girls waiting for their dad to get home and five them their presents.

I was even annoyed when I met her and realized she didn't look exactly how they described. Not much annoyed to destroy things. I was just annoyed to tease her with every little thing she did.

But then my sister asked me to spend sometime with her. But I could only do that using Mariana because I didn't want her to reject me once i asked her out. That would be a big blow to my ego.

And then getting close to her, I realize she was more than how they described her to me. I began to like her and I wished I could take all the things I said about her when I first set eyes on her. Not that they were bad but I regret saying oh so this is the girl you guys kept bothering me about. She's just this?

She isn't just this. She has a lot to her when you first meet her. I realized people's beauty or stature doesn't make them special or unique or anything else. It is their character, personality and what they haven't showed you yet that makes them special. That makes them who they actually are.

She makes me happy, even though she doesn't talk much and even though she likes to hide behind Mariana. I want to spend my time with her.

She is first to reach her hand when you make a fool out of yourself. She suggests things that hold fruitful results. She doesn't realize it when she does things and when you tell her and instead of saying thanks, she waves you off and tells you it's no big deal.

And many more are the reason why I feel so much for her. I feel I want to be close to her. If someone had told me exactly how I am feeling, I would've laughed and pushed the person to stop dreaming.

I jerk from my thoughts as I pick up my phone to call her. But I can't because Mariana told me last night she was more than mad.

She kept saying she didn't feel anything, but her eyes showed how much she needed me too.

When I realized she might be feeling the same thing for me, I was determined to make her say and admit it. We didn't wish for this to take long.

I again snap out of my thoughts as I hear birds chirping above me. It's a glorious morning and the street seems to be very quiet.

I feel tired and I don't think I'll be able to continue jogging. I need to rest for a while.

Sitting alone, I pick my phone to call Roselyn again. And this time i am going to hit the green button. She isn't picking up and I know she's doing it on purpose.

Mum has been angry at Mariana and I. She's been crazy about it. She even told our dad about it. And they all think it was childish of us to do that. Yes I believe that. I even laugh when I remember how it all started. It was very stupid of me to follow Mariana's plan.

I can't even admit i agreed to it because I wanted to prove my point she isn't that great, because that wouldn't make me less foolish.

No matter what, I need to apologize and she needs to listen to me no matter what. I don't feel right, and I need to come clean with her. I need to tell her about how I feel for real.

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I stand behind the front door, ringing the bell like a mad bull. I need to enter or else I'm knocking the whole place down.

Mariana has told me she's not on my side anymore. I know she's also doing that because of Roselyn. I will accept any punishment but I won't accept it without a fight.

So the earlier we do this, the better.

Mariana finally opens the door for me. She smiles at me and I sigh before entering. I look at Roselyn as she polishes her nails. She has pretty nails.

How come I didn't realize that?

"What, are you going to stand there all day?" Mariana asked as I greet her with a kiss.

Well, she didn't show this side of hers. I thought she'd angry for just a day. OK, with the look of things I feel she isn't really angry. Maybe she's doing this to torture me.

I keep thinking as I look at her and her nails. Then she looks beside her which I know it indicates I sit close to her.

I sit beside Roselyn and she fires an angry look at me.

Well, I wasn't expecting that. I almost fled back into my car.

If words could be written in our eyes, I'm sure I should be reading, I hope this is worth my time spending on now.

I clear my throat and say hi to her. She looks at me and nods. She then continues painting her nails, even though I think she doesn't have an eleventh finger.

I don't know where to start from. So I decide to say sorry first.

"Sorry? I don't need your sorry, you should know that by now," she said to me in a calm but angry voice.

"Tell me why I should forgive you," she interrogated, resting her hand palm under her chin. Prisoners go through a lot, I guess.

Well that is why I'm here. If you'd just keep quiet for me to talk.

She gives me the go ahead to explain look.

After I did, she looks at me as if she wasn't content with my explanations.

"Mariana also told me most of that but I don't get it. Was it worth it? You have no idea how much I had to go through, how much I had to do, just to make your sister happy. And all you both could do is lie to me, toy with me, laugh at me..."

I don't even need to let her finish those words because I placates, holding her left hand into both of my hands.

"No, we never laughed at you, trust us," Mariana also quickly assured before Roselyn could finish her statement.

"And we never toyed with you. We might have done it the wrong way but we never meant to hurt you. Please." I also added.

Mariana and I spend over hours, trying to make her understand. She just wouldn't allow us in.

"What guarantee do I have that he isn't going to break my heart? Everything had been a lie right from the start. So what guarantee do I have that he won't be lying to me everyday? Tell me!" She shouted at Mariana as she ignored my existence.

"I'm a responsible man," that was all I could say.

She silently looks at me without showing any emotions.

"Just give me a chance. Just one chance, please," I begged.

"A chance is not just. Do you know what I could go through, should you screw that one chance up?" She sighed as she tries to get up but I hold her down again.

"I was scared to take the first step. I was scared of getting rejected by you. I was being playful that I forgot what you could go through once everything didn't turn out well. I was just doing what I thought of and not what I could've thought of. I was a fool, I know it but I'm ready to be by your side till the end. If you give me a chance, I promise never to make you cry again. I'm ready to take all the risk it is with you. I won't ever tell a lie to you. If I do, I would like for you to cut my tongue and show it to me." There, I have laid my cards, and meant every word I had told her.

Roselyn's tears drop and I know she's been holding them all in. I made her cry even though I just said I wouldn't make her cry just a few seconds ago.

"I hope you guys don't lie to me...again. I didn't like what you guys did, but I'm willing to let you in. But if things don't work out well, you are free to leave," she told me, throwing her fingers at the door as if my heart could be compared to the door.

"Never, will I hurt you on purpose. And I doubt I'd ever run out of love," I kissed her hands as she smiles at me.

"Thanks, that was all I needed as a guarantee," she whispered and I gather her in my arms.

"But I'm kicking your asses as soon as you both toy with me again," she said while moving away to hit Mariana's arm. They both hug and I smile at both of them.

"You are not going to let us get away entirely with this, are you? I am happy you are also happy now. I'm glad you forgave us," Mariana added.

I quickly tell, "I need to get back to the office. I'll come back once I get less busy. Call me when you both need anything," knowing how I left the office.

With that, I kiss her before heading out. But when I place my hand on the door knob, I hear them say,

"So what does this make us? I'm actually dating your brother."

"Yeah you said you'd never do that."

They both laugh and I leave with a smirk on my face.

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Thanks for reading. I know this chapter was too dramatic but I couldn't help it...lol. Enjoy your day/night guys.


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